Ultimateduner Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 I see that alot of you guys talk about the tors box and unhooking it. What does unhooking it do? Can you guys help me out on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeweet Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Getting rid of it eliminates one more thing that can fail. It's ugly and adds weight. But you have to get a TORS elimination kit. This is something I have been planning to do but have not gotten around to it. I'll do it this winter. But I have a question about it too. When you pull it off what do you do for setting idle speed? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDD Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 To set the idle speed you need the idle kit which includes a drill bit, a tap, and 2 idle screws with lock nuts. The main problem with the TORS system is trying to get the stupid tops back on the carb body after you take a carb out for rejetting. The TORS system doesn't really fail as often as people say they do but it's a good excuse to get rid of them. The positives of removing the TORS system are less weight, easier to remove/install carbs, easier to make needle setting changed, and it looks cleaner. Negatives are no more safety factor of having something kill the ignition of your throttle sticks, and the removal kit is kind of expensive specially if you plan on getting different carbs in the future anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrider Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 I'll sacrifice the 1-2 lbs that you save by eliminating the TORS system,If you've ever had a throttle stuck open before,you'll appreciate the advantage,not to mention how "easy" it is to adjust the idle. Just take the time to take the cover off and inspect them when you reject or service the carb/throttle.Dirt is the main reason the Tors systems fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felonious_Monk Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 If you want to remove the system without buying the kit, it is really easy, and you can still keep those tops on the carbs untill you update to something bigger. Underneath your gas tank, on the left side of the quad you will see a small black box attached by one screw. Remove this box and either cut the wiring flush to the harness, or just simply unplug it at its connection. Be sure that you are disconnecting the box that is held on by one screw, and not your coil which is held in place by two screws....and attached to your spark plugs. On your thumb throttle, you will see a wire coming out of it.....open your throttle up, pull out the plug/switch that is in there along with wires, and follow that wire to the harness and cut flush......or simply disconnect at the connection. On top of your carbs, you ahve those huge "boxes" you will see wires coming out of them......Cut those, and follow to the harness and cut flush....or, once again, disconnect at the connections. That is it. TORS is gone. Note. I personally cut all of the wires flush to the harness. Why? Because I didn't want the loose wires dangling around making it look "messy". I cannot go back to stock without getting a new harness and some new carb tops with TORS. If you want to be able to go back to stock for whatever reason......you do not want to cut the wires at the harness......just unplug them and tape the dangling connectors up. If you want to troubleshoot and see if your tors is really giving you the problem.....all you have to do is unplug the box under the tank nest to the coil.....That is the brain of the system...and if removed, it gets rid of tors.....if that turns out to not be the problem....you can just plug it back in if you "fear for your safety" Good Luck Later Monk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 If these guys didn't give you enough info, I'm sure you could bust a search, this has been dealt with sooooo much, I doubt you could ever read all the threads on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimateduner Posted September 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Thanx for all the info guys, I have just one more question. I am running stock with pipes and airfilter. In 6 months I am going to port and shave the head. When would be the best time to unhook the tors, before or after? Also I am having no problems now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Before!! Before it leaves you on the trail. Before it drives you f'ing mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimateduner Posted September 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Before!! Before it leaves you on the trail. Before it drives you f'ing mad. Let me guess it happened to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Before!! Before it leaves you on the trail. Before it drives you f'ing mad. Let me guess it happened to you? Nope, but I've seen and helped many while riding. Theirs would shit out and I'd have to help them fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater006 Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 I believe Toomey has a TORS removal kit. You basically just unplug the stuff and remove the box, and it comes with the new carb tops and whatever else it needs. Nothing too major to install though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeechozen1 Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 you have to unplug the one coming from the e-brake too 5 total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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